How to make a 4 bight, 5 lead Turks Head knot
Here’s another useful knot demonstration from Brian which can be used to make a handy keyring.
Stories
Those in Peril, A Blue Funnel Story
Earlier this month, we were contacted by Miles Averill, whose father Ian Cook, has recently written a book about his time at sea, entitled ‘Those in Peril, a Blue Funnel Story’. Here’s what Miles had to say. “My father in New Zealand has written a book called ‘Those In Peril’ and which is now published in New Zealand by a…
Canon Bob Evans – Part One
Well-known to tens of thousands of Liverpool Seafarers over a period of almost fifty-five years, Canon Bob Evans is the most iconic figure in the Liverpool Shipping commiunity. Find out more about Bob here You can buy Bob’s book ‘A Dog-collar on the docks’ here.
Merchant Navy Day 2015
Some footage shot at St Nic’s Church today along with at the Merchant Navy Memorial at the Pier Head.
The Planeteers
Today, to celebrate Merchant Navy day, The Planteers at the Liverpool Bar Light Ship will be radiating morse code around the world to say thanks again to the Merchant Navy.
Ensign Flags
Ensign Flags is one of the oldest flag companies in the country and it was really good of Albie to give me a tour of his premises to see how they make the flags. Notice, no computers or screen printing. Find out more here
70th Anniversary VJ Day
Filmed on the Pier Head and St Nic Church on Saturday 15th August
A simple way to tie a lanyard knot
Brian demonstrates a simple way to tie a lanyard knot.
A Filming location in Liverpool 1950’s
Here’s a few minutes from a filmed called ‘Clowded Yellow’ shot in Liverpool in the 1950s, It shows parts of Liverpool, Toxteth, China Town, Liverpool docks, and the Overhead Railway. You can view it from here. Thanks to JassBaron for posting.
Unveiling of the MIMOSA Memorial
A Memorial for the MIMOSA was unveiled on Saturday, 30th May to commemorate the sailing of the Ship MIMOSA, One Hundred and Fifty years ago with the first Welsh settlers going out to Patagonia, Argentina. The Memorial is on Princes Parade, Liverpool, ( overlooking the Cruise Terminal ). Huw Edwards was in attendance along with the Welsh Minister of State…
The Three Queens arrive at Crosby Beach
Filmed on 25th May, as the three Cunard Liners meet in the Mersey. Part of the city celebrations for the 175 Cunard anniversary spectacular. Find out more here.
Ships of The Mersey – Part 1
Side one of a recording made in the 1970’s of various whistles and sirens from ships that sailed in the River Mersey.